 "Southern Christmas Show")
What do you get when you combine an Olde Town filled with charming shops, festive music, smiling faces, crafts galore, yummy food, holiday decor, local wines, Santa, over 400 holiday merchants with gifts for all ages and enough fun to last all year? You get the 58th annual Southern Christmas Show! All under one roof, and waiting to welcome you.
Dates & Hours
General Admission
November 13th-23rd, 2025
Sundays, Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
All other days: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Preview Night
Wednesday, November 12, 2025: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m
Early Bird VIP
Saturday, November 15, 2025: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
2025 General Admission Prices
2025 Special Admission Prices
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TICKET EXCEPTIONS:
• A new tickets is required for each day of the show.
• Specific general admission ticket types for weekday and weekend entry to the show.
• Discount and Complimentary Tickets will not be accepted for Preview Night
• Discount and Complimentary Tickets will not be accepted for Early
Bird VIP
• Advance Adult Admission will be at the discounted rate through 11/12/25. Starting opening day of the show the price will increase to online price, same as box office pricing
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Harris Teeter
General Admission Adult tickets are sold at a discounted rate through select Harris Teeters locations from the beginning of October to November 23rd.
Pick from the following General Admission Tickets:
| Adult GA ticket (ages 13+) WeekDAY | $19.00 |
| Adult GA ticket (ages 13+) WeekEND | $22.00 |
Group Tickets
Do you have a group that is interested in coming to the show? It's easy to sign up and receive a group discounted price for groups of 20 or more people! Buy them online or place group tickets on consignment using this form (COMING SOON). Bus pass available upon request. Bus pass available upon request.
Group Tickets - $16.00 per person for groups of 20 people or more (Advance Only)
Group tickets may be redeemed on any general admission day and time of the show.
Interested in Corporate Tickets?
Click here to contact a representative about the Corporate Ticket Program.
Wheelchairs
Standard-size push wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the Coat Check Desk in Liberty Hall. You will be asked to provide a driver’s license, which we will hold until the wheelchair is returned. Wheelchairs may not be reserved. Oversized and motorized wheelchairs are not available, but attendees may bring their own.
Show Location
The Park Expo and Conference Center
800 Briar Creek Road
Charlotte, NC 28205
theparkexponc.com
DIRECTIONS
You can find directions by clicking here.
PARKING
General Parking: $10 at the gate.
Valet Parking: $20
Cash, VISA, MC, AMX and DSC.
The parking lots at The Park Expo will open two hours prior to show open each day for attendees.
There are more than 4,000 parking spots at and immediately adjacent to The Park Expo & Conference Center, but they tend to fill up quickly. Lots at The Park Expo, plus Bojangles Coliseum, Ovens Arena, Golden Green Hotel, and even the nearby elementary school (weekends only), all open two hours prior to the show open each day. Come early for the most convenient parking! Look for free golf cart shuttles being run by the Shriner’s to whisk you from your car to the door—grab a seat if you spot one!
Handicapped Parking
Customers must inform the parking attendant that they need or would like handicapped parking. After paying for parking, the attendant will then give instructions on how to get to the handicapped parking area. To insure your parking, the customer must hang their handicapped placard from the mirror or notify the attendant that the vehicle has a permanent handicapped parking tag.
If all handicapped parking spots are full, attendants will still allow you to drop off guests at the front door before you park in general parking.
Hotel Partners
The Southern Christmas Show enjoys partnering with local accommodations to extend special room rates.
Below are the 2025 Partner Hotels in Charlotte.
4808 Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
- $105 / night (not including fees or taxes)
- Complimentary Parking, Free WiFi, Pet Friendly, On-site Restaurant
- 15-20 minutes from the venue
- Walking distance to shopping and local restaurants
Please only call Casey at 704-277-1802 if you are having trouble booking. The link above is the best option for booking all discounted rates!
404 S Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS
- Studio, 1 Queen, Sofa bed - $143 / night (not including fees or taxes)
- Room includes a full kitchen and living room furnishings
- Free Hot Breakfast, Free high-speed internet, On-site Restaurant, Pet Friendly with fee
- 5-10 minutes from the venue in the heart of Uptown Charlotte
- Walking distance to local restaurants
If you are encountering an issue booking online, please call the following number and mention the Christmas Market Show discount rate; Phone: 704-340-4000.
Southern Christmas Show won Charlotte magazine's 'Best of the Best' award for 2024 Best Holiday Event in Charlotte!
Southern Christmas Show won Charlotte's Best: Gold for 2024 Best Annual Event/Festival!
